Pontal
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10 miles of beaches and palm trees. With good waves, the beaches of Pontal and Piracanga offer excellent conditions for surfing. The beaches of Algodões, Saquaíra, Cassange, Taipus de Fora and Barra Grande are still preserved. The Peninsula of Maraú protects forest, magroves, rivers and wild nature. a ferry crosses the Rio de Contas, from the village to Pontal Beach. There, a dirt road leads to the beaches of Maraú and Barra Grande. In Itacaré, several agencies organize excursions to the Peninsula of Maraú.
Location
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Pontal is located at the north of the Rio de Contas. U've to cross the river by ferry, canoe or by paddling. The port is in the north end of Itacaré.
| Walk | Don't know |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | No |
| Boat required | Yes |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Unknown |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | Unknown |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Boca da Barra
0.49 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Praia da Resende
1.52 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Tiririca
1.71 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |